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Blue Papaya – Basics in Bed Placement Part 3: A Practical Application

In part 1 of The Basics of Bed Placement we discussed the very basics, the do’s and the don’ts of bed location, the type of headboard and the height of the bed. In part 2 we went deeper into Feng Shui thru the use of a very accurate formula from the compass school of Feng Shui. This formula helps us personalize our space by finding our best direction. Today we’ll take these basic principles and apply them to a consultation.

I had a consultation with a couple who wanted to enhance their relationship, health and career. The couple were empty nesters and young grandparents who had enjoyed many great years together. After analyzing their home and questionnaire, I realized that the problem was due to the furniture placement in the bedroom, specifically the bed.

During the consultation, I found that the husband’s arms, shoulder and upper back where always sore. It was painful for him to hold the arm up at shoulder height and he needed back surgery. The wife also had health issues, but she did not require surgery. When asked when their problems started, they looked at each other and realized it started manifesting shortly after they had moved their bed to the current location.

Their bed was placed so that their head was pointing at the window, and East. Their headboard was an open brass frame.There were three things working against them following the Feng Shui principles we discussed previously. First was the location of the bed, it should not be placed by the window, there should always be a solid wall or headboard behind it. Second the direction of the bed, East was a detrimental direction for them. Third was the type of headboard. Because it was open, and backed up to the window, it did not protect them from the outside energies. Also, a metal headboard is not a preferred choice, since it is a communicating element. It is not conducive to rest. The metal was amplifying the energies they were exposed to in this case. I was amazed to see how this couple’s life changed because of something so simple as the placement of the bed.

Without the protection of a solid wall and the combination they had working against them, they were vulnerable to the strong energy that came thru the window as they slept. It took less than a year for that energy to set into the physical. After the consultation, the couple changed the bed placement and headboard. They were able to put down their guard and rekindle their relationship into the deeper level they had before. Once the relationship was better, their sense of security increased. Their lives improved tremendously, as they were able to rest better, and enjoy their relationship again.

Most of the time we don’t realize how the placement of the bed affects us until problems manifest into the physical. I did not realized how important the placement of the bed was until I saw how my client’s lives were affected. The lack of rest can affect our entire life. Without restful sleep and without health, there is no joy and appreciation for life. The simple pleasures in life derive from appreciating moments we can be open to appreciate, they are little pockets in time that would otherwise be ignored by the routine of everyday life.

Start with a good and solid bed placement, and the rest will follow.

The Basics in Bed Placement Part 1

The Basics in Bed Placement Part 2

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Veronica will be leading our next Blue Papaya gathering, which will deal with learning how to manage the home energies! May 24 at 7 pm. Youth will work with their own bedroom spaces to find the optimal way to arrange their room, and learn what to avoid.

Blue Papaya – Looking for Some New Leaders

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bluepapayawithpropername We at ISIC, Crystal Life and Blue Papaya want to thank Tracy Paddy for her four years of Blue Papaya presidency.Tracy is one of the six founding members of Blue Papaya, and took on the task of steering our youth group through its birthing and formative years. A big thank you from all of us to her!

Tracy’s three children have now grown up and Tracy has expressed her wish to retire from active duty! So while there is sadness at seeing our leader depart, there is also pride in what Tracy has accomplished – and an eagerness to see what comes next!

Blue Papaya is a part of ISIC, and it was created to support youth ages 8 to 23 who have expanded perception and who include the Indigos, Crystals and Rainbows. The Blue Papaya leadership, in consultation with these youth, have set a number of goals. These include providing the youth a place to socialize with other youth who have similar sensitivities/capabilities. It also includes providing them with workshops led by experts in some aspect of subtle energy. With no blueprints to pull from, much of what Blue Papaya has been doing is experimental!

So we are looking for new leaders to step forward to work with these amazing youth. The form the new leadership will take is open ended, just like our group. What will it be next? A single leader? Co-presidents or a team? A change to organizing by age groups, with a leader for each?

Blue Papaya leadership currently consists of planning and organizing the meetings and overseeing posts to our Facebook and blog pages. If you live near the Geneva, IL area, and love the idea of helping these interesting youth explore their abilities, contact either Tracy Paddy at media-crystal-life@msn.com, or Tammy Johnson, ISIC President, at ISIC_News@msn.com.

Blue Papaya – Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow? Part 4 – Traits & Characteristics

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We have come to the blog that most of you have been waiting for, traits and characteristics of Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows. You will not find eye color here, hair color, distinguishing birth marks or the like on this list because we acknowledge that those limiting factors are not a reality for the entire population of these individuals with expanded perceptions. They may be traits of an individuals soul lineage, but not of all Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows.

As we begin to learn more about the Crystals & Rainbows, we are learning that many of these individuals share the same traits as Indigos though they may achieve these goals through different choices and steps. Therefore, it is currently not prudent to break down traits that are specific to one group of expanded perceptions youth and adults.

This list of questions to ask yourself, a friend or your child are meant to help you recognize that you belong to the greater group of individuals with expanded perceptions, and help you to understand that you are perfect and necessary just as you are.

I’m just not like them.

No matter how well you do or do not get along with others, you know that you sense, feel and obtain information in ways that are different. You may see auras, or sense what someone else is about to do; perhaps you could tell who had a lighter or brighter energy than others.

At Blue Papaya we hear this in every age group, young & old, male & female. Some people don’t even recognize they’re doing it, but we hear the stories from their parents of how they are trying to fit into different groups at school, but not really finding a fit. They truly would like to find a niche, as if being a part of a group will validate who they are.

Every one of our founders has felt this way at one time or another in their life, and we hear it over and over again in youth and adults of all ages. Perhaps there will come a time when this will not be the norm, but for a great many of us, it has been.

“You’re just too sensitive!”

You’ve heard this from more than one person in your life. Your level of sensing and expressing are seemingly higher than those around you, and you know this it is just how you are, and there is nothing wrong with feeling this way, but some just don’t understand you feel deeper. This is typical of the many Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows, and is a trait of being empathic.

You innately know things.

Have you ever read a book or watched a program on television regarding an ancient civilization and innately know that the current theory being discussed is incorrect?

Have you listened to a lecture about a topic and you can sense that they’re close but don’t have it quite right?

Have you ever watched a program on how the planets were formed, or other science documentary and known what is truth and what needs to be tweaked?

Innately knowing things -this can be about anything – history that you haven’t lived, an introduction to a new topic that you suddenly know about with great clarity, something about a person you just met or saw, being in a new town and knowing where things are with ease and no effort. Even the words to a song from an era you are listening to for the very first time or knowledge in a book you have just found. Perhaps you’ve picked up something, or seen a photograph, and you know things about the person.

This information can come to you in your senses, in your minds eye, or just as knowledge. You might smell the individuals perfume, hear a song that relates to the subject or know that the person who wore the pendant you are holding liked to hum as they cooked for their family, or that they lived in a type of home, or that they are soon to receive good news. The possibilities are endless.

You may even have a past life incarnation come forward to help you understand the people and culture of that life time when necessary.

This is known as Claircognizance or Clear Knowing.

Acute Senses

Your senses – smell, taste, sight, touch, hearing – are more acute than other peoples.

You can hold a man made item and know who created this item, sense their energy.

These things are signs of being an empathic or clairsentient also.

Acute Awareness of the Feelings of Others

This is a trait that I have found in every Indigo, Crystal & Rainbow I have ever encountered in my lifetime.

Do you ever feel dirty after being in a large group of people while out for the day?

Do you avoid concerts, shopping mails or expos so that you don’t have to be in tight quarters?

If you have to go out in a crowded area, do you need a day or two to recuperate after feeling drained afterwards?

Do you know in advance that you need to keep your energy field away from certain people?

You trust that some places “feel” better than others.

Perhaps you can even sense or hear the emotions of animals, or plants, or other seeming inanimate objects that were made from nature.

You know when someone is lying to you.

You can tell when someone lives without integrity.

You know innately when someone should not be trusted.

You trust your gut, even when others try to tell you differently.

You have become upset when someone has picked a flower or leaves on a tree – you know that it hurt the flower or tree.

Have you ever visited a historic place and felt overcome with emotions, scents or sounds from a different time?

Character means more to you than titles, money, or any other patriarchal idea of success.

Highly clairsentient, many Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows avoid crowded places because they are often overwhelmed by the energies of the people, the energy of electrical grids, and the residual energy of a space.

Easy To Speak To

People feel safe around you and are able to talk to you easily.

Complete strangers will talk to you about personal things without consciously intending to do so.

Some people might say you feel like an old friend, while other people will begin speaking to you at the oddest places.

This goes in reverse too – Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows often are able to strike up a conversation with anyone anywhere. It doesn’t need to be in-depth, but most conversations are helpful, fun, and put people at ease.

Sensory Overload

Everyone feels overwhelmed from time to time, but Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows senses can become overwhelmed much more quickly than others because of their magnified perceptions. Any one of the senses can feel overwhelmed, and sensory overload is different for everyone

When the senses start to become overwhelmed it builds until it reaches high levels and the individual affected snaps, unable to handle one more thing in their energy field. Some may believe it is an anger or stress situation, but this is not true. What really is being observed is the individual not being aware of what is happening to them, and needing tools on how recognize and defuse a possible overload well before it happens.

Typically quiet time, more than once a day, is needed to sort the excess energy out, to stay grounded, and to manage the different things that have encountered during the day. If you notice that you, or your loved one tries to find a way to have time to themselves daily, this is a good sign that they know how to manage their needs, and it should be respected, not feared. Being quiet by yourself is a good and healthy thing.

Create Change

We are finding that all groups with expanded perceptions, not just the Indigos, have a very strong sense of social justice, or what is right morally and what is wrong, and will stand up to fight against injustice.

This can take shape in so many different ways, but the fact of the matter is, there is an innate feeling of, “we must change this!” with Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows.

This can be something at school, local government, all the way up to the federal government. Indigos were the heart of the Civil Liberties movement of the 1960′s, and the successive generations have spread these much needed changes to all areas of culture and society like a giant web.

Robert Kennedy said “There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?” This line of thinking is very much in line with Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows.

You love to help people.

You wish to soothe people in distress.

You have a passion for helping wildlife or domestic animals.

Creative

You find peace in the arts.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have pursued a career in the arts, but it does seem to be a steady trait of Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows to find solace in some form of creative interest. Whether you are creating through art, music, the written word, the stage, invention, making jewelry or ideas, being creative is a soothing aspect in your life.

May Be Prone to Addictions

Do you crave food when having a large major emotional issue?

Perhaps you’ve become addicted to exercise, or to feeling better after helping others, yes, this extended to using drugs of any form to help disengage from damping and oppressive emotions and/or situations.

Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows can become addicted to anything if it helps their time on this planet easier. Because of their magnified sensory perceptions, the lack of love in our world is often extremely overwhelming. If their home or school environment is negative, it only adds to their feelings over being overwhelmed. They need a way to escape so that the pain is not so sharp, so deep.

Artificial Product, Food Sensitivities & Allergies

Are there many foods you can’t process well?

Are you gluten intolerant?

Are you voluntarily a vegan or vegetarian?

Did you not want to eat “dead flesh” at an early age?

Must you eat a clean diet? No chemicals, nothing processed, your meat, if you eat meat, must not have been given antibiotics or anything else unnatural?

If you do eat food in which you aren’t sure of it’s origin, does it make you feel off balance, have diarrhea, or an upset stomach?

Those with expanded perceptions typically have some sort of sensitivity to our current food system. It can be slight, or very prominent. Rainbow children typically refuse to eat unhealthy foods very early on – they innately know what is good for them and what is not.

Does man made scents make you ill?

Do you have sensitivities to food and/or clothing dyes?

Are there certain types of clothing you can not wear because they are artificial and cause you to get rashes or just feel wrong on your skin?

Education Dilemma’s

Why do I have to learn this?

Many of those with expanded perceptions question our educational system. This has evolved from early Indigo’s questioning the merits of education to a greater influx of individuals who are making the educational system take a better look at how they teach, and it old methods of our patriarchal society are meeting the needs of our youth.

Indeed, those of you have been labeled with the many different alphabetical abbreviation for “conditions” are actually pushing our educational system to address that we need to adopt different ways of educating, typically because most of the Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows appear to be hands on and very visual learners, right brained learners. Staring at a board in a seat for hours on end is going to seem a very outdated way of educating in the decades to come, and is a very left brained type of education.

Do you innately know that going to university isn’t what is necessary in your life?

Perhaps you attend university, but know that while the credentials will be helpful during your life, in reality they aren’t necessary for what your life purposes are?

This has been a part of Indigos and now Crystals for quite some time. They just know that attending a school of higher education isn’t necessary and yet, some struggle with knowing what is the next step so they can be on the path to achieve their life goals.

Have you been diagnosed with ADD & ADHD?

The Sixth Sense

May Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows see spirit, energy, and yes, as was popularized in the film The Sixth Sense, they even see dead people.

This is especially true when Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows are very young, and tell their parents that there is a monster in their room. They truly are seeing something that isn’t their imagination.

Have you seen things when it would seem there should not be?

Have you had conversations with trees, tables, plants, food, or possibly the air around you?

Can you tell when there is an energy in a room even before you enter it?

Do you drive by a cemetery and know there are spirits, ghosts having a stroll, or perhaps even acknowledging you by waving, raising their hand or by tipping a hat?

In our Blue Papaya group, at it’s very beginning, we had a meeting in which the youth were encouraged to draw an image of unexplainable things they have seen. The parents at the group did the same thing. It was eerly interesting that each member could relate to what someone else had drawn. “Oh I’ve seen that!” “I used to see that in my room all the time!”

Some will out grow this capability as they understand what is “acceptable” in society, while others will learn to turn it on and off as necessary.

Peace

Despite their goal to change our society and to help the human species to evolve to the fourth chakra, and having to take the necessary steps to do so, Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows do not like unnecessary stress or anger.

Indeed they will go far to avoid it at all costs if possible.

Healing

Do you know what someone knows what to do get well?

Can you see the path someone needs to take to find happiness?

Have you been able to touch someone to provide healing?

Do you know how to balance the chakras of others simply by innately knowing how much energy to send to them?

At BP we’ve had some fantastic stories of very young Crystals & Rainbows who are able to heal what are considered serious conditions in the medical world through touch.

Other Things to Consider

You are a free spirit.

You are often told you are “an old soul.”

You were born in the 1960′s

You were born around and after 1980

Please let me know if you have questions! If you have concerns that perhaps a trait or a characteristic is missing, leave a comment. This is a very long list and it is probable that there is something that should be on this list has been unintentionally omitted.

Are You An Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow Part 1

Are You An Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow Part 2

Are You An Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow Part 3

Blue Papaya – When Monsters Call

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Children who have “imaginary” friends are most likely labeled as inventive, unconventional, and even precocious in today’s society. We’ve come a long way from the days when children and their childhood chums were discouraged and were considered an embarrassment. But what about those monsters we keep telling children don’t exist?

It’s a complex question for some, because they may not have the expanded perceptions their children do, perhaps their gifts are “asleep,” or they simply don’t want to believe there may actually be something in their child’s room that is causing them emotional distress and making them feel “unsafe.”

When I am engaged in a conversation with a parent whose children who are now beginning to see things around the house, there are chuckles over a fairy spotted, or perhaps an angel seen at night by their childs bed, or their imaginary friend wanting to participate in the family meals and car trips. It seems to be safe when there is no loss of control for the parent on how to handle the situation. However, bring up the monster situation and the alarm begins to sound. Often suggestions that are given as solutions do not honor the child, instead they do more harm than good.

A more popular way of handling monsters currently is monster repellent. Spraying a room with a bottle of water and telling the child “monster repellent spray will keep the monsters away” is not a good idea. If the child has expanded perceptions they’re going to still see that what they’ve called a monster is still around and lose faith in their parent, possibly breeding distrust and disbelief. Telling the child they are imagining their monster is even worse to say because you’re telling them not to trust their own senses. If a child is seeing monsters then we should treat them just as we would their so called imaginary friend. The spray was tried by an adult in my household, and it failed miserably. Ironically two children informed the parental figure to please get their money back because the spray didn’t work.

So what are more positive choices and actions in such situations? Some are practical maintenance of the home and an awareness of the energies around us, while others are as simple as treating the child with the same level of respect as we desire when we have been going through something distressful.

Clearing a room, indeed a home, is always a necessity, and a tool that works better than that bottle of water some like to call “monster spray.” Please read my Blue Papaya blog, The Home Environment to get tips on how to clear a home or room. Children with sensitivities usually need to have this done weekly or bi-weekly, regardless of where you live, or other environmental probabilities.

Clearing should definitely be done if you are living in a new home or in an apartment, due to energies that may have been left behind from previous tenants and/or owners. Another consideration is if you or your parenting partner may be working in an environment that may bring home unwanted “guests” to your home. This is especially true for those who work at hospitals, work as EMT’s, fire fighters and various levels of law enforcement. Social workers, case workers and other jobs that require the adult to enter into communities or situations in which the energy is less than good may allow this attachment to come home with you. A good practice is centering and protecting your energy before you enter the environment and clearing when you leave.

When your child tells you there is a monster, please believe they’ve seen something. It may be a bad dream, but until you’ve investigated the situation further, you must take them at their word. Learning of this situation in the middle of the night isn’t always easy, there are no quick ways to get to the heart of the matter but obviously this is a situation where the child’s needs must come first. If this situation arises in the middle of the night, please remove your child from the area and let them sleep with you until everyone is in a better mind to discuss what happened sensibly.

Discuss the monster situation with your child someplace neutral in your home, not where the monster was seen. Perhaps take time to draw or color with them and ask them what happened. Often children know where the monster came from (closet, hallway, etc) and can give some interesting details to the situation. Perhaps draw a monster from your childhood and encourage the child to draw you their monster. Help them to see, if applicable, that you too have seen things that you cannot explain.

Next take some time when your child is not with you and sit quietly in the room where the monster was spotted and ask for help in understanding the situation. After a time you might ask to speak to the Deva of the room and ask for information that will help you to understand what your child has seen.

When we moved into a new home it was my son’s room that was the hot spot of “dark man” and monster material. The children were consistently seeing a dark energy that had red eyes and on occasion they saw other energies that were unexplainable. They also feared my son’s closet and after further investigation I realized that his closet was a vortex energy point, negative in energy. Many of the energies they were sensing were just moving through this vortex, using it as the universe intended and we have a positive vortex point in our side yard that actually extended into our living room. These were vortexes that needed to stay in balance, so we asked that the vortex users to please not linger, but rather to use the vortex in a manner that wouldn’t disturb the children, such as not exploring the house when they planned on exiting or entering the vortex.

I then explained to the children what was occurring, and to be honest, they were more interested in the things they were seeing in the positive vortex than the negative. Once they understood that things must be held in balance, they were more at ease. I then worked with them to teach them how to ask their guides for protection through the night.

Through it all the kids were given information at a level that was respectful, honest, and understandable. There were no wrong questions, everything was answered, even with “I’m not sure” or “I don’t know.” But they were assured that they were not wrong in their perceptions and that they had a parent committed to helping them to understand the situation as best as possible. In our situation this has helped them to trust their expanded perceptions, especially when we compare notes and delight in the fact of how differently we perceive the same things.

Make sure to talk to your child honestly and evenly about their monster situation. You might even take the time to sleep in their room to get a feel for what happens during the night in that area of your home. Some children will tell you what a monster says, and in my experience, it’s often very benign. Clear the effected area regularly, and, of course, be prepared to be woken in the night.

Above all it is imperative that the child is believed. Even if you cannot say that you believe them, or see them, it does not mean that they aren’t real. Most likely what they’re seeing is real, and whether or not these extended perceptions stay with them for their entire life, or it’s just for a short time, we need to honor and respect what the child is seeing and feeling.

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We Are Not Alone

I would suggest reading “We Are Not Alone” by Atala Toy for those of you wishing to have a greater grasp as to why we need to maintain a balance between positive and negative energies, and what they are here to teach us.

Her latest release, “Nature Spirits, Spirit Guides, & Ghosts” (published by Quest Books) is a delightful and easy read, and will provide many insights regarding the various energies you or your children may be perceiving.

Authors Note: This blog was difficult to write simply because there are SO many different and more in-depth situations that arise with youth and their evolving perceptions. I am sorry if the advice given here does not cover your experience with this topic, but I am very open to hearing your stories and suggestions of positively handling this topic.

Blue Papaya – Are you an Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow? Part 2

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When we speak of Indigos, Crystals and Rainbows at Crystal Life, we most often mention expanded perceptions as a gentle way of saying these individuals feel, sense and perceive at much heightened levels. Having expanded perceptions, and being aware of your sensory capabilities, means that you may perceive through all your senses, just one, or a variety. These expanded perceptions of the new consciousness souls fall into many different capabilities. They are familiar to many, but remember as we explore these perceptions they are heightened to a level that many cannot fathom, and this is what makes these individuals’ perceptions extraordinary and so fascinating.

Many Indigos, Crystals and Rainbows are either empathic, or clairsentient. What’s the difference? An empath is an individual with the ability to sense and feel the emotions and energies of people, animals, plant life or objects at a distance. A clairsentient person is able to perceive energy fields, including a person’s aura and vibrations (such as voice and how words are strung together). Clairsentience is also known as “clear feeling” or “clear sensing.” This ability encompasses an empath’s gift of sensing and feeling another person’s or animal’s emotions and energies. It also encompasses the ability of psychometry, which is the ability to read the residual emotions and energies imprinted on inanimate objects.

Empathy and clairsentience are within the same spectrum of gifts, which are those of feeling or sensing the emotions and energies of the world around them. But clairsentience is a broadened form of empathy which encompasses a wider field of sensitivities – expanding beyond just the emotions and/or energies of other people and/or animals. Many Indigos, Crystals and Rainbows have these abilities in varying degrees. Those who are considered Whisperers fall into this expanded perception category.

The term clairvoyance, or clear vision, indicates that an individual has the ability to gain information about an object, person, location or physical event through means other than the known human senses. Clairvoyant is “one who sees clearly.” Another definition of clairvoyance, or clear seeing, is the gift of second sight. Clairvoyance is a visual form involving the perceiving or intuiting of information by way of seeing auras, colors, images, or symbols via third eye senses.

Claircognizance, also referred to as clear recognition or clear knowing, is the ability to know something; no-one has to tell them and it is not something that they’ve read before, they just simply know it. It is an inner feeling, gut feeling, something which is just known. These individuals have an ability to answer questions and back them up with facts when before they did not know anything.

For claircognizants, their higher self or spirit guides put information (in the form of thought) into their mind. This can be a whole load of information that is “downloaded” into the mind. It can be smaller insights about people and situations here and there. It can be an inspired idea. All claircognizance is characterized by this strong sense of knowing that goes beyond logic and by the fact that the intuitive information comes into the mind, not into the heart or the mind’s eye.

You may be claircognizant or intuitive and have an inner knowing about things if the information, idea, concept or thought “just comes to you” and has the feeling of “this is important.” The knowledge you receive often flashes suddenly into your mind seemingly “out of nowhere.” You may know who is on the phone before you answer it or know personal things about people you just met. You just know something, although you may not know why or how you know it.

Clairaudience is “clear hearing.” It is defined as the act or the power of hearing something not present to the ear but regarded as having objective reality. Clairaudience can include hearing sounds such as music or ringing, as well as voices. Like clairvoyance, clairaudience can be divided into two types: objective clairaudience, which occurs in the real world so that anyone can hear it (meaning outside of ones head), and subjective clairaudience, which occurs only in one’s mind. It should be noted here that it is believed that objective clairaudience, is considered a far rarer gift than subjective clairaudience.

Some Indigos, Crystals and Rainbows can literally sense and/or see the grids of our planet. These individuals can sense where things should lay, what disturbs the flow of energy and what enhances the energy. In many ways they are here to help our earth to become stronger and healthier.

These are just some of the basics of what those with expanded perceptions are capable. These gifts are often subscribed to all those with sensitivities, but keep in mind that for these individuals the gifts are much more magnified than in other generations. The clarity of these gifts is also based on how healthy the diet of the individual is, what type of environment they live in, and their ability to ground fully to our planet.

In our next blog we’ll discuss some common misconceptions about Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows and also why they are here.

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Blue Papaya – Are you an Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow? Part 1

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Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows. These terms spark something within for so many people: curiosity, intrigue, interest, an inner knowing. Then there are the questions – Am I one? What capabilities do they have? What are they here for? Why is this kept so quiet? Here’s some help for those who are curious and seeking answers.

The term Indigo came from the aura color of new conscious youth encountered by Nancy Ann Tappe and the term was coined in the 1970′s. Ms. Tappe began noticing these youth in the mid-1960′s, but in truth Indigo’s had been around for a very long time.

There are “groupings” of different stages of new consciousness individuals, but Indigo has become the common term for anyone who has perceptions that are expanded.

What are expanded perceptions? This term means that an individual is able to perceive energies beyond what is currently considered the norm by society. These individuals see, hear and feel at levels of awareness that are more acute than the average individual.

Light Workers

Light Workers have been coming to our planet ever since its inception. Their goal is to spread love wherever it is needed. They are very sensitive, and are inwardly compelled to try and make the world a better place before they leave this earth. Their ultimate goal is not only personal growth, but a global mission to spread and teach about love, to assist others on their mission to find love.

If you aren’t an Indigo, Crystal or Rainbow, but are extra-sensitive, and have an innate desire to help others in a positive and loving manner, you are a Light Worker.

Indigo Scouts

Indigo Scouts have been coming to the earth for centuries to determine the level of readiness for the eventual arrival of Indigos in mass waves. These men and women had positions in all fields of life so that all levels of readiness could be determined. They may have been teachers, professors, Scout leaders, psychologists, physicians, nurses – the list is endless. The most important thing is that in some way they were nearly always involved in activities that supported youth, and this was a large passion for them. The recent wave of Indigo Scouts are either quite elderly or have passed from this life. They exhibited many of the different personality traits of Indigos, the only difference being that they arrived early to help set up their arrival.

Indigos

Indigos have come in two waves, the first being in the late 1940′s and 1950′s, the second wave began in 1980. The first wave of Indigos is largely responsible for many of the changes in society in the 1960′s. Think on those from the 20^th century who set about great change for society – to allow more freedoms for all – and you’ll see examples of Indigos. The civil rights movement was liberally populated with Indigos. The Kennedy family, with their call for our countrymen to rise up and help their fellow man and the world through the Peace Corp and other venues – these are ideas of Indigos & Indigo Scouts. The hope for more love in the world by this generation, for working together for a common good and fellow man – these are examples Indigo mentalities.

Indigos are visionaries of change, soldiers for doing the right thing, sensitive souls who want to create a better world for all. They are slightly fiery, sensitive to the greater good for all, and above all believe in fairness, compassion, justice and balance for every soul on our planet. Indigos were never meant to conform, Indigos are all about bringing about change – changing the old laws and rules that are outdated, creating a more open society in mind and in heart. The wave of Indigos that began arriving in mass about 1980 are now over 30 and are helping to raise the next generation of souls who they were brought here to pave the way for – the Crystals.

Crystals

Crystals are one of the energies who came in with the Indigos, and arrived more frequently after the Indigos began to slow in arrival. The Crystals are the next wave of energy, and they are a mix of even more finely-tuned souls. Crystals are generally under the age of 30. Their major difference from Indigos is most notably they don’t feel the need to buck against the system quite as much or in the same manner the early Indigos did.

Crystals can have Indigo traits, and this is most likely why some individuals continue to believe that Indigos are still arriving in mass. This is also exhibited in the number of Crystals engaging and finding resonance in the Occupy movement across the world.

Crystals are about acceptance – an open heart to all. Their perceptions are more expanded than Indigos, often seeing, hearing, and feeling at a level that is astounding and a tad frightening for the adults whom they have chosen as their parents. When they are young, these gifts are often shared freely, but as they move into our manmade society and culture of old modalities, they see that not everyone is like them, or has a family who openly supports their unique and beautiful souls with love and acceptance.

Crystals more often than not are sensitive to processed foods, to chemicals, even to such things as elastic or types of synthetic fabrics. A clean diet is often essential to all children of the new consciousness. Many parents find the behavior of these youth improves, as well as their grades, when their diet is improved and all processed foods, glutens and dairy are removed. Time spent in quiet is also crucial. They need time to disengage from the world, and engage in activities that produce a natural relaxed, hypnotic-like state. Here they will find center, and it will also allow for their gifts to emerge nicely. Meditation can be used at an early age if it is appropriate for the individual Crystal in question.

Rainbows

The next wave of consciousness will be the Rainbows. In fact, they are already here. We have Rainbow visitors from time to time at our Crystal Life Youth Group, Blue Papaya. While they are too young to attend regularly, their energy is delightful and very joyous, their gifts sharp and extremely astute.

Rainbows will prove over time to have either finer subtle energy perceptions than Crystals, OR they may be something altogether different than Crystals. Those that I have had the pleasure to personally know are already very clear about boundaries in all regards of their life. Most are self imposed vegans, and have even given their parents lectures on the importance of dead flesh not being a part of their diet. They strongly feel the need to have a plant and fruit based diet because they innately know these energies are vital to their life force energy and optimal health.

These individuals are strong and clear in their ideas while at the same time their firm and clear boundaries are set with tact and harmony. They inherently know what is right for their life journey and need to have parents who are wise enough to listen with an open heart and respect for their individuality. Rainbows are unbending diplomats when it comes to their life choices and path – their good nature shines through their steely and resolute core. These souls are a good mix of what the Indigos hoped to accomplish – individuals with strong inner strength with a loving, heart-centered delivery.

These souls are from far and wide within our universe and have intentionally set up their lives so that they can use their gifts to assist not only the other souls of earth, but Mother Earth herself. Do not be surprised if these are the individuals who know how to use their energy to manipulate matter so our water, air and earth are once again clean, pure, and restored in healthy ways that have not been used since very ancient times. These are brave, courageous souls who will tackle our planet’s issues in ways that we have only been able to imagine in science fiction.

In Part 2 we will discuss the different types of expanded perceptions Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows have.

Blue Papaya – Sowing The Seeds of Love

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“The child must know that he is a miracle,
that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been,
and until the end of the world there will not be,
another child like him.”~ Pablo Casals

The youth and adults of the new consciousness work from the heart center to prepare our world for its upward step from a third chakra based world to the fourth chakra, the chakra of love. For some there is an expectation that Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows must be charismatic, magnetic and vibrant. These individuals come to our planet to experience all the lessons that non Indigos, Crystals & Rainbows must work through, only with heightened gifts and added abilities. Therefore they go through life much like the rest of us, only with more sensitivities and awareness.

These brave and evolved souls are choosing to tackle heavier vibrations in order to teach, and to awaken our world. Some have chosen harsher paths intentionally, and others are simply too overwhelmed by the denser and less loving energies of the planet to move through life with ease. This happened with the Indigos and continues to occur with Crystals & Rainbows.

How do they cope? It’s all very much on a case by case basis, each individual finding their own way to manage, just as humanity has always done – only with more sensitivity to the energies involved. Some choose to disengage from the energies which overwhelm them, while others throw themselves whole-heartedly into arenas society would deem as poor choices: drugs, gangs, or perhaps alcohol abuse. Other individuals choose isolation in order to survive these intense energies.Some happily pursue activities quietly, while others experiment with their appearance to show their uniqueness. Each choice is unique to the individual and their ways of processing the energies of our planet.

How can we be a part of this change? By opening our hearts and rising to the task. By taking time to be there in ways that may be large and small, showing kindness and speaking from your place of compassion and love. Sincere interest and kindness brightens anyone’s day, but when you are in a place where you feel camouflage is the only way to exist safely, tiny seeds regularly and positively given can bring about miraculous benefits to everyone involved.

It is important that society begin to drop outdated modes of how people should be and just accept all souls as they are. Just because someone is different, or they test levels of comfort does not mean they are unimportant, to be feared, or to be valued as lesser than others. They are not lost, they are not wasted; they are loving energies who need love and assistance more than they need any condemnation or fear attributed to them. Being able to consciously see each individual in this manner is a great lesson in love and tolerance.

Remember, sometimes the individuals who give us the biggest challenges, test our limits of patience, control and understanding are really the ones who require the most pure love and compassion, and who in turn expand our hearts and minds to understand real, complete love.

The next time you are about interact someone who isn’t the mainstream, perhaps even makes you uncomfortable for reasons you don’t quite understand, take a deep breath, listen to your heart and take a greater interest in the brave soul in front of you who dares to be different in order for our world to become a better place.

One person can make a difference, and everyone should try. – John F. Kennedy

Blue Papaya – Perception

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I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of the telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities. ~Dr. Seuss

One day, in the not so long ago past, I waited happily for a class of young students to get a drink from the fountain before I took my turn. Most were quick and polite, but one young boy irresistibly caught my attention. When his turn arrived instead of reaching for the knob that would allow the water to flow, he placed his hands in front of his heart as if in prayer, raised to his tip toes and then moved as though he were going to dive into the drinking fountain. Deep in his imagination he was somewhere else, perhaps his favorite swimming pool, a lake, perhaps in a place he’d read about or created in his mind.

To this young boy, his was a world that was very real, and very comfortable. He could easily tap into an inner world that allowed his spirit to soar and his soul to sing. It was magic to be a part of the outing we were involved in, and observe more of his whole being; his intelligence, curiosity and his friendships. Clearly he knew how to walk the world of wholeness; he had balance between the world that man had created, and the world that made him fulfilled.

That fine line of being able to allow yourself or your child to flow in between what society thinks is real and what is essential to them is very important to allowing them negotiate life and exist with balance, and joy. While it may be seem simple advice it is best said that in order to have this balance and joy, the child, as well as the adult, must have time spent doing what makes them happy, what allows them to go deep within their soul and sparks wonder and peace.

For the youth and adults of the new consciousness, these worlds are places to step into when they are needed to relax, to create, a coping skill and sometimes even a place to touch base with a truer form of themselves.

Make sure you help carve time daily for your child and/or yourself to engage in play that connects their heart, mind and spirit. If they’re an art enthusiast, encourage a block of time in which they simply create without distraction. If they’re interested in building, let them work and/or design, if they are currently involved in costumes, promote how to make them simply out of items around the house. Remember that these things will grow and change just as your child does, be flexible when they wish to dip their toe into another pond to explore a new possibility and encourage their wonder.

Promoting this within your child’s life means you are sowing seeds that will help them as they grow into adulthood to use as a touchstone, and perhaps find their way to access inspiration and peace when life becomes difficult. They may go through times when they aren’t mainstream because they have a better grasp of what makes them happy and whole, but in the end this saves them from many pitfalls they may come across as they mature.

Embrace the unreal world, it is the place where inspiration is found, and magic is created.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” ~Steve Jobs

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Blue Papaya will meet on February 15! Local yoga and art teacher Al Ochsner will lead the group in yoga exercises the youth can do to relax, increase control of their energy and find balance mentally.

Blue Papaya – The Home Environment

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As we move into 2013 it is a perfect time to cleanse and declutter the home in order to allow new energies to move into your life. It seems appropriate to revisit this blog on cleansing the home energies, and how they affect the children of the new consciousness.

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We all have the ability to sense energy, and children of the new consciousness are even more sensitive to it than their adult counterparts. While they may not be able to verbalize what they are sensing, even infants can sense and make it known that something is off in the energy about them.

While sometimes it may be the energy dynamic between family members, often it is the energy in a space we react to. Positive energy makes us feel good and energized, when energy is lacking it brings us down, can make us cross, sad, and feeling out-of-sorts. Space clearing is a simple and effective way to clear the energy and rise the vibration of a space so it is more positive.

Here are some of the steps you can take to clear your home or office.

1. Preparation.When preparing to clear your space, you must first do a thorough job of cleaning the area you are going to cleanse and clear. Get rid of clutter, make certain furniture is moved as you clean so there are no hidden dust bunnies left to retain the energy you are wanting to dismiss.

Decide what tool(s) you will be using during your clearing. Depending on the frequency of your clearing space (weekly, monthly, quarterly) you may want to use more than one combination of clearing tools. Listen to your instinct and choose what feels correct for your individual space and the energy level needing to be cleansed.

Optional Clearing Tools

Bells – Excellent tools, bells have the ability to dispel accumulated, stagnant energy by producing sound that permeates the molecules of space. Bell tones increase the flow of energy and restores vibrational balance. Long after the physical sound of a bell is gone, its subtle vibrations continue to fill space.

Chimes - Hand held chimes create a very clear and focused sound. Strike the chimes sharply to create vibrations that can cut through the dullest pools of energy. After striking the chime move it as though you are using a paint brush, with long broad strokes to fill the space with sound.

Smudging - Bundles of dried herbs tied together with a string to create a smudge stick. Smudging is a common tool for clearing space. Sage is probably the most common herb used for smudging. The smoke of a smudge bundle instantly creates an enormous shift in the energy of a room. It’s also one of the best methods to use when you need to shift very heavy energy. Use an abalone shell underneath the herbs to catch any stray ashes and sparks. Use a feather (turkey, raven, eagle, hawk) to spread the smudge smoke. These two elements together (air and fire) create a powerful way to balance the energy in a space. Use your dominate hand to stroke the smoke, much like a paint brush through the space. Smudging is particularly effective method to use after an illness.

Now you should prepare yourself for the clearing. Some people take a bath with a purifying salt bath or essential oils before clearing a space, and then smudge themselves after dressing in special clothing they have chosen to wear while cleansing their space. This is optional, but advised if you are cleansing a space with heavy, dense energy. You should at least be showered and dressed in clean clothing when performing your cleansing. However, the more prepared and vibrationally high your energy is, the more profoundly it will effect your clearing.

Next, plan what steps you wish to take with your clearing. If you are enlisting other family members, discuss what each of you will be doing during your clearing. Have all items that you will be using ready to be used, then set an intention or goal for the cleansing of the space. Take some deep cleansing breaths while envisioning how you want the space to feel once your clearing has been performed. Where intention goes, energy flows, the easier to make that vision a reality.

You may wish to have a table, or mantle near the space being cleansed with items that represent your intentions for the space. This sets the tone and holds the energy for the entire cleansing ceremony, and is the physical representation of your intention. This area should be both beautiful and inspiring, and include symbolic representations of the hopes and dreams of all the occupants of your home. Some possibilities are red roses to represent love, rice for abundance, a candle for inner light. A cloth can be used as a base, keeping in mind that the type of fabric you choose for it will influence the energy of the altar. A cotton fabric is earthy, red cotton is grounding. A more formal cloth in white would be more attuned to celestial energies.

2. Purification

Now that you have all your preparations done, you may begin the cleansing process. Begin before your table of intentions and speak to your guides, the house deva, and whomever else feels appropriate to you. Ask for their assistance and guidance during this cleansing, and ask to be open to the lessons and guidance they bring while doing this purification.

When you enter the space to be cleared, or the first space if you are attempting to cleanse more than one area, access the energy in that space. Energy that needs to be cleared can often feel hazy, or even heavy. You may first wish to walk in a circle around the room with your hands extended to get a feel the energy of the space. You may notice some areas don’t feel “right”, or perhaps they make your stomach turn, or perhaps even sense a different odor. Return to the entrance to the room and find center by standing with your feet hip width apart, and imagine a long column of light running from the center of your head down through you and into the floor. Take some deep breaths, and breathe out of your mouth as you exhale. It is time to use your chosen cleansing tool. For this cleansing, a chime will be used.

Listen carefully as you strike your chime. If it doesn’t sound clear and crisp, continue to strike the chime until it is bright, crisp and distinct. This indicates you’ve cleared energy in that area. Continue to do this moving in a clockwise motion around the space until you return to your starting point at the entrance to the room. You may next wish to walk a figure eight in the room while chiming to further raise the vibration. Make sure to get all corners, as this is where stagnant energy accumulates.

3. Completion

Return to the entrance of the room and once again speak to the energies you asked to assist you at the beginning of the cleansing. Give thanks for their help. You may wish to add a preservation to the room once cleansed, such as a flower, or a small stone that represents the energy you set your intention on.

Clearing of space has such powerful results, it is best done on a regular basis and especially after an argument or an upset, after an illness, before and after an unpleasant visitor, prior to moving into a new home and even when you’re just feeling that life is a bit out-of-sorts.

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Blue Papaya – Navigating The Transitions

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Earth and her inhabitants are going through growing pains. Mother Earth and all of her helpers are working to raise the vibration of our planet, and to move away from the power-centered energies that have ruled for millennia. Many individuals and leaders are resisting this change, while others are feeling the rising vibration in their lives on a daily basis. All of us at Crystal Life are feeling these changes, and often they’re so strong we’re all feeling the shifts and changes for days at a time.

One of our readers, Pam, asks, “What are some of the things we feel and how do we deal with them?” Are the emotions and body shifts she and her family are experiencing “normal?”

Everyone is feeling a great deal of changes emotionally, physically and etherically, Pam, and they affect us all differently based on our own evolution, there is no normal. Often when there is a gathering of staff members at Crystal Life, we talk about the different shifts. Sometimes we all feel very much the same but more often than not, we all note the shift we felt, and then explore how it has affected us quite differently. By sharing this information not only are we learning from one another but we are also learning how to assist the many individuals who come into the store that are feeling the changes and are needing some assistance.

It is not uncommon to feel dizzy, or to feel as though you could walk on air during one shift while during others you may feel angry, despondent, or lethargic. You may find your diet needs to be cleaned up, sensitivities to manmade products will rise, and a return to basics is necessary to feel optimal. Time spent away from technology is often more relaxing and grounding for your energy system. Friendships have also been changing for some of us – the need is quite strong to move away from people whose energy is no longer compatible with ours.

In my home, we’ve found the cleaner our food, the better we deal with the shifts. If we’ve been eating poorly, we have found we tend to be more tense, our thinking muddled and we are very disconnected to those around us. Making time to be outdoors is essential to us because we are all elemental-based people. Are there things your family connects with well? Then these are the things you need to make sure you continue to incorporate into your life. We have also felt like we’re traveling at the speed of sound - that sensation to hurry and rush to get somewhere but we aren’t sure of the destination. The where isn’t important, the flow and letting it happen is most key. Taking time to meditate or sit quietly has been a life saver to many individuals I know, as is taking time to make sure you are centered.

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If you’re wanting to wear a piece of energy jewelry to help with the different energy shifts we have been experiencing for quite some time, the Flower of Life is one pendant all of the staff at Crystal Life have chosen to wear as support. The Flower of Life is an ancient geometry found in all world traditions. This is a powerful piece of spiritual jewelry; it depicts light energy as it moves from spirit into form. Wearing this sacred geometry energy pendant naturally and gradually moves your personal energy field back into balance, at whatever level you are experiencing dis-ease. If you have strong allergies, especially to emf, this pendant helps you stabilize your immune system so that the medical protocols you are following will hold better. Available in different sizes, and in silver, gold or double foil medallion, as featured here.